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\=== Spirtokouto – The Musical (2023) ===
\=== Spirtokouto – The Musical (2023) ===
Stage adaptation of Yannis Oikonomidis’s cult film. Premiered at Onassis Stegi in Athens. Livitsanos composed the music and co-wrote lyrics with Giannis Niarros. The musical received critical acclaim.<ref>[https://www.iefimerida.gr/politismos/niarros-libitsanos-spirtokoyto-stegi-synenteyxi](https://www.iefimerida.gr/politismos/niarros-libitsanos-spirtokoyto-stegi-synenteyxi)</ref><ref>[https://www.news247.gr/magazine/talks/spirtokouto-the-musical-o-polemos-se-tesseris-toixous-kikloforei-se-almpoum](https://www.news247.gr/magazine/talks/spirtokouto-the-musical-o-polemos-se-tesseris-toixous-kikloforei-se-almpoum)</ref>
Stage adaptation of Yannis Oikonomidis’s cult film. Premiered at Onassis Stegi in Athens. Livitsanos composed the music and co-wrote lyrics with Giannis Niarros. The musical received critical acclaim.<ref name="auto">[https://www.iefimerida.gr/politismos/niarros-libitsanos-spirtokoyto-stegi-synenteyxi](https://www.iefimerida.gr/politismos/niarros-libitsanos-spirtokoyto-stegi-synenteyxi)</ref><ref>[https://www.news247.gr/magazine/talks/spirtokouto-the-musical-o-polemos-se-tesseris-toixous-kikloforei-se-almpoum](https://www.news247.gr/magazine/talks/spirtokouto-the-musical-o-polemos-se-tesseris-toixous-kikloforei-se-almpoum)</ref>


\=== Magpie’s Call (2023) ===
\=== Magpie’s Call (2023) ===
A song composed and orchestrated by Livitsanos for the tribute album "Manos Loizos – Meta." The piece was released in 2023 and discussed in interviews.<ref>[https://www.lifo.gr/culture/music/manos-loizos-i-antohi-toy-ylikoy-toy](https://www.lifo.gr/culture/music/manos-loizos-i-antohi-toy-ylikoy-toy)</ref>
A song composed and orchestrated by Livitsanos for the tribute album "Manos Loizos – Meta." The piece was released in 2023 and discussed in interviews.<ref name="auto1">[https://www.lifo.gr/culture/music/manos-loizos-i-antohi-toy-ylikoy-toy](https://www.lifo.gr/culture/music/manos-loizos-i-antohi-toy-ylikoy-toy)</ref>


\=== Brando With a Glass Eye (2024) ===
\=== Brando With a Glass Eye (2024) ===
Film score composed for the feature by Antonis Tsonis. Premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival and screened in Australia.<ref>[https://cineuropa.org/en/film/462700/](https://cineuropa.org/en/film/462700/)</ref><ref>[https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/brando-with-a-glass-eye-to-premiere-at-the-greek-film-festival/](https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/brando-with-a-glass-eye-to-premiere-at-the-greek-film-festival/)</ref>
Film score composed for the feature by Antonis Tsonis. Premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival and screened in Australia.<ref name="auto4">[https://cineuropa.org/en/film/462700/](https://cineuropa.org/en/film/462700/)</ref><ref name="auto3">[https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/brando-with-a-glass-eye-to-premiere-at-the-greek-film-festival/](https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/brando-with-a-glass-eye-to-premiere-at-the-greek-film-festival/)</ref>


\=== A Nuvem Triste (2022) ===
\=== A Nuvem Triste (2022) ===
Work for trombone and string quartet. Premiered in Madrid by Ximo Vicedo and broadcast by RTVE. It has also been performed in the US and Bulgaria, and distributed by Canadian Brass. The piece was also performed at the Chios Music Festival by trombonist Achilles Liarmakopoulos and recorded in the US with the Kahlo Quartet.<ref>[https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20241008/mixturas/16279128.shtml](https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20241008/mixturas/16279128.shtml)</ref><ref>[https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/chamber\_music\_from\_madrid\_sandstrom\_saglietti\_livitsanos\_molla\_and\_lindberg/85922/](https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/chamber_music_from_madrid_sandstrom_saglietti_livitsanos_molla_and_lindberg/85922/)</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N6Q73fMNpc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N6Q73fMNpc)</ref><ref>[https://utroruse.com/article/1009294/](https://utroruse.com/article/1009294/)</ref><ref>[https://canadianbrassstore.com/a-nuvem-triste-for-trombone-and-string-quartet-alexandros-livitsanos](https://canadianbrassstore.com/a-nuvem-triste-for-trombone-and-string-quartet-alexandros-livitsanos)</ref><ref>[https://chiosmusicfestival.gr/en/classical-music-concert/](https://chiosmusicfestival.gr/en/classical-music-concert/)</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyRXdlqYRcY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyRXdlqYRcY)</ref>
Work for trombone and string quartet. Premiered in Madrid by Ximo Vicedo and broadcast by RTVE. It has also been performed in the US and Bulgaria, and distributed by Canadian Brass. The piece was also performed at the Chios Music Festival by trombonist Achilles Liarmakopoulos and recorded in the US with the Kahlo Quartet.<ref name="auto2">[https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20241008/mixturas/16279128.shtml](https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20241008/mixturas/16279128.shtml)</ref><ref>[https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/chamber\_music\_from\_madrid\_sandstrom\_saglietti\_livitsanos\_molla\_and\_lindberg/85922/](https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/chamber_music_from_madrid_sandstrom_saglietti_livitsanos_molla_and_lindberg/85922/)</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N6Q73fMNpc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N6Q73fMNpc)</ref><ref>[https://utroruse.com/article/1009294/](https://utroruse.com/article/1009294/)</ref><ref>[https://canadianbrassstore.com/a-nuvem-triste-for-trombone-and-string-quartet-alexandros-livitsanos](https://canadianbrassstore.com/a-nuvem-triste-for-trombone-and-string-quartet-alexandros-livitsanos)</ref><ref>[https://chiosmusicfestival.gr/en/classical-music-concert/](https://chiosmusicfestival.gr/en/classical-music-concert/)</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyRXdlqYRcY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyRXdlqYRcY)</ref>


\=== Sunbeam ===
\=== Sunbeam ===
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* ''Kathimerini'' – long-form profile and interview about his musical vision and premiere of ''Sunbeam''<ref>[https://www.kathimerini.gr/culture/563616793/alexandros-livitsanos-stin-k-den-me-agchonei-i-protoporia/](https://www.kathimerini.gr/culture/563616793/alexandros-livitsanos-stin-k-den-me-agchonei-i-protoporia/)</ref>
* ''Kathimerini'' – long-form profile and interview about his musical vision and premiere of ''Sunbeam''<ref>[https://www.kathimerini.gr/culture/563616793/alexandros-livitsanos-stin-k-den-me-agchonei-i-protoporia/](https://www.kathimerini.gr/culture/563616793/alexandros-livitsanos-stin-k-den-me-agchonei-i-protoporia/)</ref>
* ''LiFO'' – in-depth interview and analysis of his work on ''Magpie’s Call'' and tribute to Manos Loizos<ref>[https://www.lifo.gr/culture/music/manos-loizos-i-antohi-toy-ylikoy-toy](https://www.lifo.gr/culture/music/manos-loizos-i-antohi-toy-ylikoy-toy)</ref>
* ''LiFO'' – in-depth interview and analysis of his work on ''Magpie’s Call'' and tribute to Manos Loizos<ref name="auto1"/>
* ''Elculture'' – profile and article on the composition and commission of ''Sunbeam''<ref>[https://elculture.gr/sunbeam-neo-ergo-gia-troboni-kai-orchistra-anathesi-apo-tin-kratiki-orchistra-athinon-ston-alexandro-livitsano/](https://elculture.gr/sunbeam-neo-ergo-gia-troboni-kai-orchistra-anathesi-apo-tin-kratiki-orchistra-athinon-ston-alexandro-livitsano/)</ref>
* ''Elculture'' – profile and article on the composition and commission of ''Sunbeam''<ref>[https://elculture.gr/sunbeam-neo-ergo-gia-troboni-kai-orchistra-anathesi-apo-tin-kratiki-orchistra-athinon-ston-alexandro-livitsano/](https://elculture.gr/sunbeam-neo-ergo-gia-troboni-kai-orchistra-anathesi-apo-tin-kratiki-orchistra-athinon-ston-alexandro-livitsano/)</ref>
* ''Iefimerida'' – feature on ''Spirtokouto – The Musical'' and Livitsanos’s collaboration with Giannis Niarros<ref>[https://www.iefimerida.gr/politismos/niarros-libitsanos-spirtokoyto-stegi-synenteyxi](https://www.iefimerida.gr/politismos/niarros-libitsanos-spirtokoyto-stegi-synenteyxi)</ref>
* ''Iefimerida'' – feature on ''Spirtokouto – The Musical'' and Livitsanos’s collaboration with Giannis Niarros<ref name="auto"/>
* ''Zougla.gr'' – article on orchestral premieres with ELSON<ref>[https://www.zougla.gr/politismos/mousiki-politismos/prototipa-erga-ke-reworks-tou-aleksandrou-livitsanou-apo-tin-eliniki-simfoniki-orxistra-neon-1725327/](https://www.zougla.gr/politismos/mousiki-politismos/prototipa-erga-ke-reworks-tou-aleksandrou-livitsanou-apo-tin-eliniki-simfoniki-orxistra-neon-1725327/)</ref>
* ''Zougla.gr'' – article on orchestral premieres with ELSON<ref>[https://www.zougla.gr/politismos/mousiki-politismos/prototipa-erga-ke-reworks-tou-aleksandrou-livitsanou-apo-tin-eliniki-simfoniki-orxistra-neon-1725327/](https://www.zougla.gr/politismos/mousiki-politismos/prototipa-erga-ke-reworks-tou-aleksandrou-livitsanou-apo-tin-eliniki-simfoniki-orxistra-neon-1725327/)</ref>
* ''RTVE'' – program listing and official event publication for the Spanish premiere of ''A Nuvem Triste''<ref>[https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20241008/mixturas/16279128.shtml](https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20241008/mixturas/16279128.shtml)</ref>
* ''RTVE'' – program listing and official event publication for the Spanish premiere of ''A Nuvem Triste''<ref name="auto2"/>
* ''FilmInk'' and ''Cineuropa'' – presentation and international listing of the film ''Brando With a Glass Eye'' featuring his score<ref>[https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/brando-with-a-glass-eye-to-premiere-at-the-greek-film-festival/](https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/brando-with-a-glass-eye-to-premiere-at-the-greek-film-festival/)</ref><ref>[https://cineuropa.org/en/film/462700/](https://cineuropa.org/en/film/462700/)</ref>
* ''FilmInk'' and ''Cineuropa'' – presentation and international listing of the film ''Brando With a Glass Eye'' featuring his score<ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/>


In addition, he has been reviewed in the ''International Trumpet Guild Journal''<ref>[https://www.trumpetguild.org/](https://www.trumpetguild.org/)</ref> and the ''ITEA Journal''<ref>[https://iteaonline.org/](https://iteaonline.org/)</ref> for his suite ''Circular Argument'', and featured by Classic FM for a viral performance video.<ref>[https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/videos/kitten-distracts-composer/](https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/videos/kitten-distracts-composer/)</ref>
In addition, he has been reviewed in the ''International Trumpet Guild Journal''<ref>[https://www.trumpetguild.org/](https://www.trumpetguild.org/)</ref> and the ''ITEA Journal''<ref>[https://iteaonline.org/](https://iteaonline.org/)</ref> for his suite ''Circular Argument'', and featured by Classic FM for a viral performance video.<ref>[https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/videos/kitten-distracts-composer/](https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/videos/kitten-distracts-composer/)</ref>

Latest revision as of 20:04, 26 May 2025

  • Comment: After several submissions the issues are not yet resolved. S0091 (talk) 19:38, 26 May 2025 (UTC)

{{Infobox musical artist \| name = Alexandros Livitsanos \| birth\_place = Greece \| occupation = Composer, orchestrator \| years\_active = 2000s–present \| website = \[LivitsanosVEVO(https://www.youtube.com/user/LivitsanosVEVO) LivitsanosVEVO] }}

Alexandros Livitsanos is a Greek composer and orchestrator, internationally active in classical, contemporary, and theatrical music.

\== Biography == Alexandros Livitsanos studied piano at the National Conservatory in Athens and later pursued composition and jazz studies. His work spans orchestral and chamber music, vocal and theatrical settings, and collaborations with major ensembles and institutions across Europe and the US.

\== Works == \=== Circular Argument (2017) === A four-movement suite for brass quintet, published by Editions BIM and recorded by Ventus Ensemble (Decca Classics, 2016). The piece has been praised by the International Trumpet Guild and ITEA Journal for its idiomatic writing and Balkan rhythmic influences. It has also been performed in Switzerland.[1]

\=== Spirtokouto – The Musical (2023) === Stage adaptation of Yannis Oikonomidis’s cult film. Premiered at Onassis Stegi in Athens. Livitsanos composed the music and co-wrote lyrics with Giannis Niarros. The musical received critical acclaim.[2][3]

\=== Magpie’s Call (2023) === A song composed and orchestrated by Livitsanos for the tribute album "Manos Loizos – Meta." The piece was released in 2023 and discussed in interviews.[4]

\=== Brando With a Glass Eye (2024) === Film score composed for the feature by Antonis Tsonis. Premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival and screened in Australia.[5][6]

\=== A Nuvem Triste (2022) === Work for trombone and string quartet. Premiered in Madrid by Ximo Vicedo and broadcast by RTVE. It has also been performed in the US and Bulgaria, and distributed by Canadian Brass. The piece was also performed at the Chios Music Festival by trombonist Achilles Liarmakopoulos and recorded in the US with the Kahlo Quartet.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

\=== Sunbeam === Concerto for trombone and orchestra commissioned by the Athens State Orchestra. Premiered at the Megaron on May 30, 2025, and published by Editions BIM.[14]

\== Performances ==

  • Athens State Orchestra
  • RTVE Orchestra – Mixturas series
  • Greek National Opera
  • Canadian Brass
  • Summermusik Festival (USA)
  • ELSON (Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra)
  • ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra
  • Symphonieta Vratsa (Bulgaria)
  • College of St. Scholastica (USA)

\== Recognition == Alexandros Livitsanos has been profiled and interviewed in major Greek and international media, including:

  • Kathimerini – long-form profile and interview about his musical vision and premiere of Sunbeam[15]
  • LiFO – in-depth interview and analysis of his work on Magpie’s Call and tribute to Manos Loizos[4]
  • Elculture – profile and article on the composition and commission of Sunbeam[16]
  • Iefimerida – feature on Spirtokouto – The Musical and Livitsanos’s collaboration with Giannis Niarros[2]
  • Zougla.gr – article on orchestral premieres with ELSON[17]
  • RTVE – program listing and official event publication for the Spanish premiere of A Nuvem Triste[7]
  • FilmInk and Cineuropa – presentation and international listing of the film Brando With a Glass Eye featuring his score[6][5]

In addition, he has been reviewed in the International Trumpet Guild Journal[18] and the ITEA Journal[19] for his suite Circular Argument, and featured by Classic FM for a viral performance video.[20]

\== Notes == This article was created with input from the subject, in accordance with Wikipedia's conflict of interest policy and verified third-party sources.

\== References ==

  1. ^ [1](https://www.editions-bim.com/fr/partitions/cuivres/cuivres-musique-de-chambre/quintette-de-cuivres/alexandros-livitsanos-circular-argument-for-brass-quintet)
  2. ^ a b [2](https://www.iefimerida.gr/politismos/niarros-libitsanos-spirtokoyto-stegi-synenteyxi)
  3. ^ [3](https://www.news247.gr/magazine/talks/spirtokouto-the-musical-o-polemos-se-tesseris-toixous-kikloforei-se-almpoum)
  4. ^ a b [4](https://www.lifo.gr/culture/music/manos-loizos-i-antohi-toy-ylikoy-toy)
  5. ^ a b [5](https://cineuropa.org/en/film/462700/)
  6. ^ a b [6](https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/brando-with-a-glass-eye-to-premiere-at-the-greek-film-festival/)
  7. ^ a b [7](https://www.rtve.es/rtve/20241008/mixturas/16279128.shtml)
  8. ^ [8](https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/chamber_music_from_madrid_sandstrom_saglietti_livitsanos_molla_and_lindberg/85922/)
  9. ^ [9](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N6Q73fMNpc)
  10. ^ [10](https://utroruse.com/article/1009294/)
  11. ^ [11](https://canadianbrassstore.com/a-nuvem-triste-for-trombone-and-string-quartet-alexandros-livitsanos)
  12. ^ [12](https://chiosmusicfestival.gr/en/classical-music-concert/)
  13. ^ [13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyRXdlqYRcY)
  14. ^ [14](https://editions-bim.com/newsletter/2025-05-07-a-new-concerto-is-born)
  15. ^ [15](https://www.kathimerini.gr/culture/563616793/alexandros-livitsanos-stin-k-den-me-agchonei-i-protoporia/)
  16. ^ [16](https://elculture.gr/sunbeam-neo-ergo-gia-troboni-kai-orchistra-anathesi-apo-tin-kratiki-orchistra-athinon-ston-alexandro-livitsano/)
  17. ^ [17](https://www.zougla.gr/politismos/mousiki-politismos/prototipa-erga-ke-reworks-tou-aleksandrou-livitsanou-apo-tin-eliniki-simfoniki-orxistra-neon-1725327/)
  18. ^ [18](https://www.trumpetguild.org/)
  19. ^ [19](https://iteaonline.org/)
  20. ^ [20](https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/videos/kitten-distracts-composer/)
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